Lissycasey bridge ‘at risk of collapsing’
*Photograph: Paul O’Sullivan A bridge described as “unsafe” in Lissycasey is to undergo a feasibility assessment.
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Ennis touted as potential location for Govt decentralisation hub
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Ennis has been touted as a potential location for a decentralisation hub to accommodate staff from Government agencies such as Revenue or the TII.
‘The Lord Almighty would have been denied planning at Mount Callan’ – Kelly vents at application process
*Photograph: Wind Aware Clare. Divine intervention would fail to suffice when it comes to planning applications in West Clare, a county councillor has claimed.
Need for social housing rises in Clare while coastal areas deal with crisis for permanent residencies
A crisis exists regarding the provision of permanent residencies in coastal parts of Clare, a county councillor has flagged while the amount of households in social housing need has increased.
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
Crowe pledges to give 100 percent as he is elected Chair of Shannon Municipal District
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cllr John Crowe (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
‘Informal agreement’ reached for progression of Scariff social housing scheme
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Eamon Ward An informal agreement has been reached on the progression of a new social housing scheme for Scariff.
Repairs sought for one of Meelick’s most dangerous roads
Failure to complete remedial work at “one of the most dangerous pieces of road in Meelick” will heighten the potential for more traffic accidents in South Clare, elected representatives have warned.
Emergency powers to allow Westbrook House’s continued use as homeless facility
*Westbrook House. Photograph: Gary Collins Westbrook House will continue to be used as a homeless facility.
Minister Coveney opens €3.2m Civil Defence HQ
Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney (FG) has officially opened the new Clare Civil Defence headquarters.